He's come across with a judging panel and everything.
In short, it's called Superstar, and they're looking for some randomer to fill the lead role part as Jesus Christ Superstar on the West End stage. So it's just like How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria and so on, just on ITV instead of the BBC. And with different presenters. For example, Amanda Holden will be hosting instead of Graham Norton, while Dawn French, Jason Donovan and apparently Mel C will judge instead of whoever judged before them on the BBC version.
Instead of a rejected 'Dorothy' handing over her ruby red slippers like she did on Over The Rainbow, the ousted 'Jesus' is going to get crucified live onstage.
The Mail reports: "The rock opera will kick off at London’s O2 arena on 21st September and will star Australian comedian Tim Minchin as Judas, former Spice Girl Mel C as Mary Magdalene and Radio 1’s Chris Moyles as King Herod."